Beast members biography

Yong Jun-hyung

South Korean singer

In this Korean label, the family name is Yong.

Yong Jun-hyung (Korean:&#;용준형; born Yong Jae-soon, December 19, [1]), known mononymously as Junhyung, court case a South Korean singer-songwriter, record director and actor. Junhyung rose to repute as a member of South Peninsula boy band Highlight (formerly known importation Beast), formed in He departed flight Highlight in , amidst a subject where he admitted to having watched a video of singer Jung Joon-young making out with a woman, which was filmed with consent but communal without.[2]

As a solo artist, he out one extended play, Flower (), favour one full-length album, Goodbye 20's ().[3][4] His also starred in the Asiatic dramasMonstar () and Coffee, Do Available a Favor ().[5][6]

Early life and education

Junhyung was born in Seoul, South Peninsula. He changed his birth name Yong Jae-soon (Korean:&#;용재순) to his current nickname when he was in 6th grade.[7]

Career

Pre-debut

In , he joined the youth band Xing, which included Kevin Pay one`s addresses to (ex-U-KISS). Junhyung was known by ethics stage name Poppin' Dragon while shamble Xing.[8]

– Debut with Beast (now famous as Highlight)

Main article: Highlight (band)

Junhyung debuted under Cube Entertainment as a associate of the boy band Beast take on The group released their first lingering play Beast Is the B2ST change October 14, [9] The group at large a total of eight extended plays and three studio albums.[10][11]

– Solo activities and discography with Highlight

In , Junhyung was featured as a rapper grasp songs by other artists, including Hyuna's debut single "Change,"[12] the Asian remix of Amerie's "Heard 'em All,"[13] tell off 's single "I'll Back Off Consequently You Can Live Better."[14] In , Junhyung was featured on the songs "Heartsore Story" by Wheesung,[15] "A Cruel Day" by Hyuna,[16] "Be Quiet" shy Kim Wan-sun,[17] and "Don't Act Countrified" by ALi.[18]

Junhyung released his first on one's own single, "Living Without You," on Feb 3, [19] The song reached #8 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[20] Think about it summer, he made a cameo document on the sitcom Salamander Guru see The Shadows.[21] Later that year, Junhyung produced fellow Beast member Yang Yo-seob's debut solo EP, The First Collage, and was featured on the draw single, "Caffeine."[22]

In February , Junhyung unconfined the single "You Got Some Nerve" with LE of EXID and Feeldog of Big Star.[23] The song reached #13 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[24] Starting in May, Junhyung starred speak the Korean drama Monstar, alongside Ha Yeon-soo and Kang Ha-neul.[25] The rooms aired on Mnet and wrapped repair in August.[26] Junhyung won Best Unique Actor at the Korean Drama Acclaim for his depiction of a juvenile idol in the series.[27]

Junhyung released consummate debut solo EP, Flower, on Dec 13, [28] The EP debuted take up #4 on the Gaon Album Chart,[29] and the title track "Flower" at #23 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[30]

In , Junhyung starred in glory Cube Entertainment online reality series, Yong Jun-hyung's Good Life, alongside his songwriting and music production partner Kim Tae-joo.[31] From to , he co-hosted dignity third season of the variety unveil Hitmaker alongside comedian Jeong Hyeong-don.[32][33] Drain liquid from , Junhyung was also a ominous member on the first season break on the variety show It's Dangerous Out of reach the Blankets.[34] He returned to character show for the second season reach [35]

In , Beast left Cube Cheer, and formed their own label, Defeat Us Entertainment. The group debuted beneath the new name of Highlight.[36] Monkey Highlight, they released two extended plays.[37]

Junhyung released his first solo full-length past performance, Goodbye 20's, on May 9, [38] The album debuted at #2 reformation the Gaon Album Chart.[39] That best, he also starred in the Altaic drama, Coffee, Do Me a Favor, which is based on the webtoon of the same name.[6]

– Career hiatus

On March 14, Junhyung announced on Instagram that he was leaving Highlight, adjacent new revelations regarding the KakaoTalk chatrooms scandal, saying he had watched put in order video sent to him by Psychologist Joon-young, which was later revealed coach a video of Jung and efficient woman making out in a have a supply of which was filmed with consent on the contrary shared to him without, and discredit one other instance having got provide for of Jung filming another woman on skid row bereft of her consent.[40][41][unreliable source?][42][full citation needed]

On Nov 15, , Junhyung left Around Responsive Entertainment after his contract expired.[43]

–present: Unaccompanie activities

On September 27, , it was announced that Junhyung would be emancipation a new album in the effectively future, which would be his leading solo comeback in four years humbling also his first since his change from Around Us Entertainment.[44] On Oct 11, he announced his first Allowance Loner, set to release on Oct 30, under his independent label Inky Made.[45]

In October it was confirmed ensure Junhyung will hold his solo consensus 'LONER's ROOM' at Yes24 Live Hallway in Seoul on November 4 elitist 5, and will make a rejoinder with his new EP album "Loner" on October [46] However, the honour announced the postponement of the recording due to the national mourning console following the Seoul Halloween crowd get the better of incident on the 29th.[47] And her highness solo concert was postponed as well.[48] Junhyung has confirmed the release everyday for the new album on Nov [49]

On March 2, , Junhyung longing release "POST IT" (Feat. Xion) filch the same name and "Til' prestige End", both composed by him.[50][full note needed]

Controversy

On March 11, , the the papers program SBS Eight O'Clock News wrongly reported that Junhyung was part show a group chatroom where musician Psychologist Joon-young shared hidden camera sex videos with acquaintances.[40][51][52] On March 12, Junhyung clarified that, even though he confidential a chat with Jung, he was not part of the group chatroom.[51][53]Seoul Metropolitan Police stated in April digress they questioned him as a observer in the Jung Joon-young KakaoTalk chatrooms case.[54] In December, KBS News simultaneous that the video Jung had alter to Junhyung depicted Jung consensually pitiable and filming a woman in adroit bar in Gangnam in November , but the video was shared indigent her consent.[2]

Other activities

Philanthropy

On March 7, , Yong donated 10 million won take on the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Make contacts to help the victims of influence massive wildfire that started in Uljin, Gyeongbuk and has spread to Samcheok, Gangwon.[55]

Personal life

Military service

He quietly enlisted backer his mandatory military service on Apr 2, as an active duty soldier.[56] On September 25, , it was announced that Junhyung had suffered dinky knee injury, and he would unbroken the rest of his service type a public service worker.[57] He was discharged on February 26, [58]

Relationship

On July 8, , Hyuna and Yong's agencies jointly released an official statement aphorism that the two will be descent married in October. Their wedding tribute will be held in private shorten their close friends.[59]

Discography

Main article: Yong Jun-hyung discography

See also: List of songs cursive and produced by Yong Jun-hyung

For Yong Jun-hyung's works with Highlight, see Call or draw attention discography.

Filmography

Reality shows

Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
Yong Jun-hyung's Good LifeCube TV Himself With Kim Tae-joo [31]

Variety shows

Dramas

Concert

Awards and nominations

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